Documentary tells ‘pivotal’ story of Apollo 1, Grand Rapids native Roger Chaffee

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — A documentary being screened in town this week tells the story of Apollo 1 and its crew, including Grand Rapids native Roger Chaffee.

“What I hope people will take away from the film is just how pivotal an event that was in the history of human spaceflight,” documentarian Mark Craig said.

You can watch “Apollo 1: A Feature Documentary” at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Grand Rapids Public Museum. The screening, organized by the museum and the Grand Rapids Amateur Astronomical Association, is free and open to all…

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